Terms

Terms and Conditions

Last updated: April 3, 2026

These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern all engagements between LC Global Consulting Inc. ("LCGC", "we", "us", "our", "Company") and the entity or individual engaging our services ("Client", "you", "your"). By engaging our services or using this website, you agree to these Terms in full.

1. Scope of Services

LCGC provides custom software development and related professional services as described in individual project proposals, statements of work, or written agreements ("SOW"). The specific scope, deliverables, timeline, and fees for each engagement are defined in the applicable SOW. In the event of any conflict between these Terms and an SOW, the SOW shall prevail only with respect to the specific engagement it governs.

2. Proposals and Acceptance

All proposals and estimates provided by LCGC are valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issuance unless otherwise stated. Proposals are based on information provided by the Client at the time of scoping and are subject to revision if requirements change materially. Acceptance of a proposal occurs upon the Client's written confirmation, signed SOW, or payment of the initial deposit, whichever comes first.

3. Fees and Payment

All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars and are exclusive of applicable taxes, which are the Client's responsibility.

  • Deposit. A non-refundable deposit of fifty percent (50%) of the total estimated project fee is due before work begins, unless otherwise specified in the SOW.
  • Milestone Payments. Remaining fees are due upon completion of agreed-upon milestones as defined in the SOW. If no milestones are specified, invoices are issued bi-weekly for work performed.
  • Payment Terms. All invoices are due within fifteen (15) calendar days of the invoice date ("Net 15").
  • Late Payment. Overdue invoices accrue interest at a rate of one and a half percent (1.5%) per month, or the maximum rate permitted by law, whichever is lower. LCGC reserves the right to suspend all work on any engagement with an outstanding balance exceeding fifteen (15) days past due.
  • Expenses. Any third-party costs incurred on the Client's behalf (hosting, APIs, licenses, domains) are billed at cost plus a fifteen percent (15%) administrative fee unless pre-approved in writing.

4. Change Requests

Requests for work outside the agreed SOW ("Change Requests") must be submitted in writing. LCGC will provide a revised estimate for each Change Request. Work on Change Requests does not begin until the Client provides written approval of the revised scope and fees. Verbal requests do not constitute approved Change Requests. Changes may affect previously agreed timelines and deliverables.

5. Intellectual Property

  • Work Product. All custom code, designs, documentation, and other deliverables created specifically for the Client ("Work Product") shall be owned by LCGC until full and final payment of all fees and expenses. Upon receipt of full payment, LCGC grants the Client an irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, modify, and distribute the Work Product for any lawful purpose.
  • Pre-Existing Materials. LCGC retains all rights to tools, libraries, frameworks, code snippets, methodologies, processes, and general know-how that existed prior to or were developed independently of the engagement ("Pre-Existing Materials"). To the extent Pre-Existing Materials are incorporated into the Work Product, LCGC grants the Client a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use such materials solely as part of the delivered Work Product.
  • Open Source. If the Work Product incorporates open-source components, such components remain subject to their respective open-source licenses. LCGC will disclose all open-source components used upon Client's request.
  • Client Materials. The Client retains all rights to materials, data, content, and intellectual property provided to LCGC for use in the engagement ("Client Materials"). The Client grants LCGC a limited license to use Client Materials solely for the purpose of performing the engagement.

6. Confidentiality

Each party agrees to keep confidential all non-public information disclosed by the other party during the engagement ("Confidential Information"). This obligation does not apply to information that: (a) is or becomes publicly available through no fault of the receiving party; (b) was already known to the receiving party prior to disclosure; (c) is independently developed without use of Confidential Information; or (d) is required to be disclosed by law or court order. Confidentiality obligations survive termination of the engagement for a period of three (3) years.

7. Warranties and Disclaimers

  • Limited Warranty. LCGC warrants that Work Product will materially conform to the specifications described in the applicable SOW for a period of thirty (30) days following delivery ("Warranty Period"). During the Warranty Period, LCGC will correct defects at no additional charge.
  • Disclaimer. EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY ABOVE, ALL SERVICES AND WORK PRODUCT ARE PROVIDED "AS IS." LCGC MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  • No Guarantee of Results. LCGC does not warrant that the Work Product will achieve specific business outcomes, revenue targets, or performance metrics unless explicitly guaranteed in the SOW.

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LCGC'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY ENGAGEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES ACTUALLY PAID BY THE CLIENT TO LCGC UNDER THE APPLICABLE SOW IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM. IN NO EVENT SHALL LCGC BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, REGARDLESS OF THE THEORY OF LIABILITY.

9. Indemnification

The Client agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless LCGC, its officers, directors, employees, and contractors from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or related to: (a) the Client's use of the Work Product; (b) the Client's breach of these Terms; (c) any Client Materials that infringe upon the rights of a third party; or (d) the Client's products, services, or business operations.

10. Termination

  • By Client. The Client may terminate an engagement at any time upon thirty (30) days' written notice. Upon termination, the Client shall pay for all work completed through the termination date plus any non-cancelable third-party commitments. Deposits are non-refundable.
  • By LCGC. LCGC may terminate an engagement immediately upon written notice if: (a) the Client fails to pay any invoice within thirty (30) days of the due date; (b) the Client materially breaches these Terms; or (c) the Client becomes insolvent or files for bankruptcy. LCGC may also terminate without cause upon fifteen (15) days' written notice, in which case LCGC will deliver all completed work and work-in-progress to the Client.
  • Effect of Termination. Sections 5 (Intellectual Property), 6 (Confidentiality), 7 (Warranties and Disclaimers), 8 (Limitation of Liability), 9 (Indemnification), and 14 (Governing Law) survive termination.

11. Non-Solicitation

During the term of any engagement and for twelve (12) months following its completion, the Client agrees not to directly solicit, recruit, or hire any LCGC employee, contractor, or subcontractor who was involved in the Client's engagement. If the Client hires such an individual, the Client agrees to pay LCGC a recruitment fee equal to fifty percent (50%) of the individual's first-year annual compensation.

12. Portfolio and References

LCGC may use the Client's name, logo, and a general description of the engagement in LCGC's portfolio, website, marketing materials, and proposals to prospective clients, unless the Client opts out in writing prior to the start of the engagement. LCGC will not disclose Confidential Information in portfolio materials.

13. Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for delays or failure to perform resulting from causes beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, pandemics, war, terrorism, government actions, power outages, internet disruptions, or third-party service failures. The affected party shall notify the other party promptly and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact.

14. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

  • Governing Law. These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, United States, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
  • Arbitration. Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or any engagement shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Los Angeles County, California. The arbitrator's decision shall be final and binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction.
  • Attorneys' Fees. The prevailing party in any arbitration or legal proceeding shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs from the non-prevailing party.

15. General Provisions

  • Entire Agreement. These Terms, together with any applicable SOW, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersede all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements.
  • Severability. If any provision of these Terms is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
  • No Waiver. Failure to enforce any provision of these Terms shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.
  • Assignment. The Client may not assign or transfer any engagement or these Terms without LCGC's prior written consent. LCGC may assign its rights and obligations freely, including to successors or affiliates.
  • Independent Contractor. LCGC is an independent contractor. Nothing in these Terms creates an employment, partnership, or joint venture relationship between the parties.
  • Notices. All notices must be in writing and sent to the contact information on file. Email is acceptable for notices under these Terms.

16. Contact

For questions about these Terms, contact us through our contact form or email team@lcgc.dev.